Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Uruguayan President-elect Tabare Vazquez
Vice President Biden called President-elect Tabare Vazquez of Uruguay today to congratulate him on his victory. The Vice President and President-elect Vazquez reaffirmed the important and longstanding ties between the…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Anniversary of Alan Gross’ Imprisonment
Five years ago today Alan Gross was arrested for his efforts to help ordinary Cuban citizens have greater access to information through the Internet. The Administration remains focused on securing…
Information on White House Christmas 2014
The theme for the White House Christmas 2014 is A Children’s Winter Wonderland. This theme comes alive through storied rooms built from the pureness that holidays bring, as seen through…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk
Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk to congratulate him on forming a new government and to discuss the situation in eastern Ukraine. The two…
The President and First Lady’s Call to Action on College Opportunity
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama, Vice President Biden, and the First Lady will join college presidents and other education leaders from around the nation at the second White House…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko
Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko to congratulate him on the formation of a new government and to discuss Ukraine’s financial and energy situation, as…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on Human Rights in The Gambia
The United States is deeply concerned by continued reports of human rights abuses in The Gambia. Since October, the Government of The Gambia has denied access to UN Special Rapporteurs…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.J. Res. 129, H.R. 4067, H.R. 5441, H.R. 5728
On Thursday, December 4, 2014, the President signed into law: H.J. Res. 129, which provides that the first regular session of the 114th Congress will begin at noon on Tuesday,…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Gilbert Cisneros – Member, Advisory Committee on the Arts for the…
Statement by the President and First Lady on the First Anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s Passing
On this first anniversary of the passing of Nelson Mandela, Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Mandela family and all South Africans. One year ago the…